Ursa Major
What's the Company Culture Like at Ursa Major?
Frequently Asked Questions
The culture at Ursa Major is defined by our values of results, respect, and resilience. As a mission-driven organization, we thrive in a collaborative environment where we can work together to achieve results. Employees have opportunities and the support to grow in their careers as they take ownership and deliver. Employees appreciate our open work environment and monthly events where we encourage connection on a personal level. Historically, we've hosted company cookouts, family days, happy hours, holiday parties, and off-site events such as attending Rockies games to facilitate interpersonal connection and collaboration beyond the daily work. Our employees have fostered a strong sense of connection with one another and to the mission, succeeding as a collective unit.
Leadership reinforces culture through recognizing employees that exhibit our values on a monthly basis and ensuring that values are embedded in daily work and each decision made. Additional signals include Ursa's recognition as a Built In's Best Places to Work in 2023 and 2026.
At Ursa Major, employee work and accomplishments are recognized by leadership and teams across the organization. There are various awards available on a monthly and yearly basis to honor employees for their contributions, with results shared both internally at company all-hands meetings and externally on company social media platforms. Another platform that allows employees to share recognition for one another that is visible beyond immediate teams is Bonusly. This companywide social platform allows people to share recognition for one another’s work, contributions, and character through redeemable points with various rewards. Recognizing employee work is ingrained in Ursa Major’s culture, as a company scaling beyond a startup, employees are what make Ursa Major fly faster.
What People Are Saying About Ursa Major
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Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Recognition rituals and milestone celebrations are described as regular practices, signaling appreciation for contributions. External “Best Places to Work” mentions are also publicized, reinforcing shared pride in the workplace.
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Fair & Equitable Treatment: Employee Resource Groups and visible inclusion signals (such as pronouns in signatures) are highlighted with the aim of helping people feel safe being who they are. Company storytelling around belonging suggests intentional efforts to make employees feel seen.
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Empowering & Trusting Leadership: Culture materials emphasize ownership and support to grow, pointing to leaders who grant agency and recognize results. Monthly awards tied to values illustrate leadership reinforcement of desired behaviors.
Ursa Major's Benefits
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
Ursa periodically has social events to celebrate holidays, qualifications, and sometimes just for fun!
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers team workouts
Offers wellness programs
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
